Crops
The demand for lentils has backed off lately due to high prices, said trader Marcos Mosnaim of Prairie IX in Toronto. He said the direction lentils take will largely depends on India.
Pulse Weekly: Lentil prices poised for drop, depends on India
More wheat, less corn in Argentina for 2024/25 says United States Department of Agriculture attaché
As wheat production in Argentina is projected to increase in 2024/25, according to the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires, the country’s corn output is to be smaller than in the previous year.
Alberta harvest wraps up
Harvest operations in Alberta are virtually complete for 2024, the province’s crop report said. Combining advanced three points to 99 per cent finished as of Oct. 22 as well as being three points above the five-year average.
Manitoba harvest nearly done, only corn/sunflowers left
Harvest operations across Manitoba are nearly complete, with only sunflowers and corn still left to come off the fields, according to the latest provincial crop report for the week ended Oct. 22.
CBOT Weekly: Corn, soybeans rising, wheat slipping
Corn and soybean prices rose at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Oct. 23, 2024. However, wheat prices went lower during the same week.
ICE Weekly: Production uncertainty, forthcoming Chinese action fueling canola’s upswing
January contracts climbs $36/tonne
Buyers for China and others scooping up as much canola as they can, fueling hike in Intercontinetal Exchange canola futures.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Provincial harvest 99 per cent finished
Saskatchewan's 2024 harvest will be completed in a matter of days, according to the province's weekly crop report.
Feed Grain Weekly: Less activity before corn deliveries
Despite a lack of activity in the feed grain markets, prices for feed barley and feed grain are trending lower, according to a grain broker from Edmonton.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Weak soybeans a “problem”
The ICE Futures canola market backed away from nearby highs during the week ended Oct. 16, as losses in Chicago soybeans and soyoil weighed on values. With the canola harvest in its final stages across Western Canada, the market will likely settle in a sideways range while looking to outside influences for direction.
Federal funds announced for Cereals Canada
The recent $7.3 million in federal money to Cereals Canada is slated for international market improvements and research into the impact of environmental conditions on cereals